
Directing
K. Viswanath
Born — Died
1930-02-19 — 2023-02-02
Place of birth
Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known for
Directing
Credits
73 titles
Kasinadhuni Viswanath (19 February 1930 – 2 February 2023) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist and actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. One of the greatest auteurs of Indian cinema, he received international recognition for his works, and is known for blending parallel cinema with mainstream cinema. He was honoured with the "Prize of the Public" at the "Besançon Film Festival of France" in 1981. In 1992, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and the civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of arts. In 2016, he was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. He is popularly known as "K…
Known for
7.8A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.
Athadu
2005
5.0After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Lingaa
2014
5.0Shubhapradham (Telugu: శుభప్రదం) is a film directed by veteran director K. Vishwanath, starring Allari Naresh and Manjari Phadnis.
Subhapradam
2010
5.8Picking up the storyline from where Singam ended, Duraisingam has gone undercover after meeting the Home Minister and is working as an NCC officer in a school in Thoothukudi. The only people who know about this operation are the Chief Minister and Home Minister apart from himself.
Singam 2
2013
7.0Vasu falls in love with Keerthi, but when he expresses his feelings to her, she turns him down and says that her marriage has already been arranged. He later learns that she is set to marry his close friend Cheenu.
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
6.7Adhi, a policeman, plans Operation Dhanush to catch a dreaded terrorist, Badri, and save innocent lives. However, when Badri, threatens his family, he must choose between his duty and his loved ones.
Kuruthipunal
1995
Film credits
2010s · 7 titles
5.0After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Lingaa
2014
5.8Picking up the storyline from where Singam ended, Duraisingam has gone undercover after meeting the Home Minister and is working as an NCC officer in a school in Thoothukudi. The only people who know about this operation are the Chief Minister and Home Minister apart from himself.
Singam 2
2013
NRDevastham must particularly be watched by those of our elderly who worry about how death will knock at their doors, and about the dignity of dying.
Devasthanam
2012
7.0Two journalists, both working for two different news channels don't really like each other, but the equation between them changes when fate puts the two of them together in the warring backdrop of Kargil.
Sollividava
2018
6.8Superstar Manoranjan learns that he has only a few days to live and approaches his mentor, director Margadarisi to direct his next project — a folklore-ish comedy about a man who keeps cheating death and his role in saving a kingdom. Meanwhile, he has to sort out his personal lives, which involves an estranged son and a daughter from the love of his life.
Uttama Villain
2015
3.0Murugan is a stunt actor in movies and his only aim in life is to become a good villain and get featured prominently in movie posters and cutouts. At a temple festival, he rescues Dakshinamoorthy from goons trying to kidnap him on orders from his son, who wants to take over land on which an orphanage is located. Murugan takes Dakshina to his mansion to keep him safe. Soon, thugs arrive in search of Dakshina as the land was promised to politician Ranganayaki alias Akka in return for an MLA seat to his son. It is now up to Murugan to foil their plan.
Rajapattai
2011
3.8Chandu (Nagarjuna) is a very selfish, self made and cut throat businessman in New York who runs a successful Event Organizing Agency and is aided by his uncle Sundar (M. S. Narayana), friends Bharath (Bharath Reddy) and Maya (Meera Chopra). Chandu never believes in relationships and family bonding citing them as a mess to discard. He is always involved in romantic activities with many girls sans commitment. Maya loves Chandu but as fate would have it, She marries Kamaraju (Brahmanandam), an aged yet wealthy doctor to rob his wealth. On the advice of Chandu, she applies for divorce and gets the money from him.
Greeku Veerudu
2013
2000s · 22 titles
7.8A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.
Athadu
2005
7.0Vasu falls in love with Keerthi, but when he expresses his feelings to her, she turns him down and says that her marriage has already been arranged. He later learns that she is set to marry his close friend Cheenu.
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
5.5Bagavathi, a tea vendor, has big dreams for his younger brother, Guna. However, when Guna's girlfriend's father kills him, Bagavathi must fight to protect Guna's unborn child.
Bagavathi
2002
5.3The D'Souza and the Chaddha families are neighbors and have been good friends for as long as they can remember, and despite their diverse religion and cultural beliefs, celebrate Diwali and...
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
6.8Sridhar, an aspiring music director, has been struggling to get a foothold in the music industry for many years. He falls in love but is willing to put his relationship on a backburner for success.
Mugavari
2000
6.9Tagore (Chiranjeevi) creates his own vigilante military network called the Anti-Corruption Force (ACF) that eliminates the most corrupt individuals, from all walks of life, in a systematic manner. As pressure builds on Police and Government to track down the Man who masterminds these killings, Balbir Singh (Puneet Issar), is specially summoned to head the task. He is aided by Suryam (Prakash Raj) who, though being just a constable in the mammoth Police force, is compelled by his instincts to see through the underlying design. Together they unravel the mystery and unveil the phenomenon called Tagore, but not before Badrinaryana (Sayaji Shinde), the human face of evil, finds out that his revelry in the belief of Tagore’s death was a mistake he can never make amends for.
Tagore
2003
No synopsis available yet.
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000
7.5Lakshmi Narasimha is a Vijayawada police officer who agrees to take bribes for the betterment of the city.
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
7.0Ganesh, an unemployed man, lands up in a company where Keerthi, the girl he loves, works but who is already engaged to someone else. Sudden incidents ruin his life and he again comes across her, but refuses to marry her.
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
3.0At the request of Lord Krishna, a dedicated devotee, Lakshmi, attempts to marry a selfish playboy, Pundarika.
Pandurangadu
2008
7.7Karthik(Nagarjuna) is a rich architect in Ooty. He falls in love with Padhu(Gracy Singh). Padmavathi takes her own sweet time to accept Karthik's love. Padmavathi has a cute cousin sister Bhanu (Shriya). Bhanu encourages their love and gives courage to Padhu. When Padhu reveals about her love, her father Rama Chandraiah (K. Viswanath) resists and asks her to marry the guy he has chosen for her. Padhu flees from home and marries Karthik. Padmavathi is very eager to get back to her parents and get their blessings. Karthik and Padmavathi migrate to New Zealand and they give birth to a kid named Lucky. Padhu dies in an accident. Rama Chandraiah has a very big joint family. A few of the family members opine that inviting Karthik and his kid for a marriage to be happened at their place would give an opportunity to get a closer look at Lucky.
Santosham
2002
4.0Madhav (Uday Kiran) and Seenu (Jatin) are neighbors and best buddies. They play football representing the AP team. During their trip to Calcutta, Seenu gets injured in order to save Madhav from an accident. Doctors say that Seenu is unfit to play football and he can walk only by using a walking stick. Seenu takes a vow from Madhav that he should not tell anybody that he was injured while saving Madhav. Amrutha (Arti Agarwal) is a middle class girl who is raised by their grand parents (K Viswanath and Sujatha). Madhav happens to see Amrutha one fine day and falls in love with her. …… If I start telling the relationships and complexity of the relations, you would complain to me after watching the film that I deprived you of enjoying the happenings on the screen. So let me stop writing the story line and start jumping into actor's performance department.
Nee Sneham
2002
4.7Chamundeswari, a headstrong lady, loves money, ignores human relationships and even dominates her family. When her daughter falls in love with a house helper, she tries everything to separate them.
Allari Ramudu
2002
7.0Raghaviah and Ram Mohan Rao are brothers-in-law. But Ram Mohan Rao is at loggerhead with Raghavaiah because of a family feud. Raghavaiah is nearing his 60's and it's time for his Shastipoorti ceremony. It's time for gathering, folks!
Kalisundam Raa
2000
7.3Narasimha (Balakrishna) is an unassuming dance teacher raising a young child on his own. His true identity, and the story of his violent past, begin to unravel as former enemies interrupt his quiet new life.
Narasimha Naidu
2001
6.3Srirangam Brothers, Srinivasachari and Ranga, are Carnatic musicians and popular music directors. When Ranga marries Surekha, jealousy threatens to break the brothers apart.
Swarabhishekam
2004
6.5Radha Krishna and Krishnaveni constantly tease each other and deny any romantic feelings. But when they become engaged to other people, they realize the truth.
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
6.0Two businessmen, Siva Reddy and Sahadeva Reddy, are sworn enemies. Things take a turn when their grandchildren, Venu and Siri, fall in love with each other.
Ninnu Choodalani
2001
5.3Sarathy is a brilliant and carefree young man who is unaware that an astrologer has predicted his death at the age of 27. Eventually, he comes to loggerheads with Reddiar over a land deal gone bad.
Puthiya Geethai
2003
NRPeda Babu (Jagapati Babu) is the village head. He stays alone and away from his mother who is staying in the same village along with Peda Babu's step-father and half siblings. The entire village respects Pedababu as village head. But why is Pedababu staying away from his mother. He has not spoken a word to her for the past 25 years. What is the reason?
Pedababu
2004
7.0Surendra (T. Gopichand) is an honest and hot-blooded cop. Archana (Gowri Pandit) is the daughter of police commissioner. They meet accidentally and their relationship blossoms into love. Archana's father is of Bihar origin. Parents settle the match of Surendra and Archana. When they are about to get engaged, Surendra expresses his reservations due to Archana overhearing her father's conversation with his long estranged sister on the subject of Archana and Sinha marrying. Surendra takes the blame for the destroyed relationship and Archana goes back to Bihar to wed her cousin Sinha (Salim Baig). The rest of the story is all about how Surendra goes to Bihar and wins Archana back.
Andhrudu
2005
4.5Seema Simham is a action based movie in which, Visweswara Rao (Raghuvaran) and Chandra Sekhar (Charan Raj) are the best friends. They have a kid each. Visweawara Rao is a business magnate and Chandra Sekhar is a police officer. Chandra Sekhar arrests a dreaded goon and the goon
Seema Simham
2002
1990s · 3 titles
6.7Adhi, a policeman, plans Operation Dhanush to catch a dreaded terrorist, Badri, and save innocent lives. However, when Badri, threatens his family, he must choose between his duty and his loved ones.
Kuruthipunal
1995
7.5A young fisherman loses his family while striving to protect his master's treasure. On learning about his kind gesture, the master adopts his son and leaves behind a huge share of his property.
Subha Sankalpam
1995
No synopsis available yet.
Vajram
1995
Behind the camera
5.0Shubhapradham (Telugu: శుభప్రదం) is a film directed by veteran director K. Vishwanath, starring Allari Naresh and Manjari Phadnis.
Subhapradam
2010
7.8When a passionate classical dancer, Balakrishna, falls in love with Madhavi, a woman who admires his talent, fate separates them. Years later, as he drowns in sorrow and self-destruction, an unexpected encounter rekindles his lost hopes, emotions and talent.
Sagara Sangamam
1983
7.8When a passionate classical dancer, Balakrishna, falls in love with Madhavi, a woman who admires his talent, fate separates them. Years later, as he drowns in sorrow and self-destruction, an unexpected encounter rekindles his lost hopes, emotions and talent.
Sagara Sangamam
1983
7.0Ishwar is a simple-minded and honest young man, devout and religious, he cares for everybody. He meets with a young widow with a son and marries her. This story is about him and his trials and triumphs.
Eeshwar
1989
7.0Ishwar is a simple-minded and honest young man, devout and religious, he cares for everybody. He meets with a young widow with a son and marries her. This story is about him and his trials and triumphs.
Eeshwar
1989
NRPrakash discovers he is actually adopted by a wealthy man.He leaves everything behind to find his biological mother in her village.There, he leads a heroic revolt against a tyrannical, land-grabbing village head!
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968
NRPrakash discovers he is actually adopted by a wealthy man.He leaves everything behind to find his biological mother in her village.There, he leads a heroic revolt against a tyrannical, land-grabbing village head!
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968
6.7Suraj has been a slacker all his adult life. He hates any kind of work - rather it's paying or volunteer. One day he gate-crashes a wedding ceremony and finds out that the groom is to live with his In-laws. To his delight, he finds out that the bride has an unmarried sister. And so Suraj starts to woo the unmarried sister, Geeta. Slowly Geeta falls in love with Suraj, and with the approval of her wealthy dad, Rai Bahadur Chunilal Sanghvi, both get married. Suraj now looks forward to an easy life at his In-laws, but that is not to be so, for Geeta wants to move out. Suraj goes along with Geeta, but then starts showing his true colors, and openly demands a share in his wealthy father-in-law's estate, even if it means taking the family to court.
Kaamchor
1982
6.7Suraj has been a slacker all his adult life. He hates any kind of work - rather it's paying or volunteer. One day he gate-crashes a wedding ceremony and finds out that the groom is to live with his In-laws. To his delight, he finds out that the bride has an unmarried sister. And so Suraj starts to woo the unmarried sister, Geeta. Slowly Geeta falls in love with Suraj, and with the approval of her wealthy dad, Rai Bahadur Chunilal Sanghvi, both get married. Suraj now looks forward to an easy life at his In-laws, but that is not to be so, for Geeta wants to move out. Suraj goes along with Geeta, but then starts showing his true colors, and openly demands a share in his wealthy father-in-law's estate, even if it means taking the family to court.
Kaamchor
1982
5.3Kashinath (Ajay Devgn) and Imli (Manisha Koirala) are childhood sweethearts and everyone expects them to marry. Then comes rich, wealthy, and sickly Anjali Chopra (Karisma Kapoor) into Kashinath's life, and then everything changes. Anjali gives up on her sickliness and becomes bold, thanks to Kashinath's care. Anjali falls in love with Kashinath, and boldly tells her dad, Manmohan Chopra (Dalip Tahil), that she will only marry Kashinath. But her dad wants her to wed Ajit (Avinash Wadhawan). Imli reveals her secret that she has heart disease, and if not treated, she will die. Kashinath, unaware of Anjali's affections must find the money to save his true love. What sacrifices will he have to make in order to achieve this?
Dhanwaan
1993
Sarada loses her sanity as she is unable to accept her husband's death. A psychiatrist, also her husband's look-alike, helps her overcome the trauma by letting her believe that he is her husband.
Sarada
1973
6.8Sujatha, a lecturer, stands up against the dowry system when a rich man comes to her house with a marriage proposal. But she doesn't have the support of her family and her actions have serious consequences.
Subhalekha
1982
8.6An uneducated cobbler, Sambayya, raises his late sister's son and harbours feelings for Sarada. Unable to marry Sarada, Sambayya settles down with Ganga, but another problem knocks at his door.
Swayamkrushi
1987
8.6An uneducated cobbler, Sambayya, raises his late sister's son and harbours feelings for Sarada. Unable to marry Sarada, Sambayya settles down with Ganga, but another problem knocks at his door.
Swayamkrushi
1987
7.4A blind, orphan girl aspires to be a successful singer. With the help of another street performer, she sets out to make a mark and in the process discovers her real parents.
Sangeet
1992
5.0Chinnabbayi is drama based movie in which, Sundarayya (Venkatesh), the orphan, is the care taker of a very famous girl
Chinnabbaayi
1997
7.5A young fisherman loses his family while striving to protect his master's treasure. On learning about his kind gesture, the master adopts his son and leaves behind a huge share of his property.
Subha Sankalpam
1995
7.5A young fisherman loses his family while striving to protect his master's treasure. On learning about his kind gesture, the master adopts his son and leaves behind a huge share of his property.
Subha Sankalpam
1995
7.2Madhava and Hema love each other but both suppress their feelings due to societal norms. When a horrific incident lands Hema in a mental asylum, Madhava risks everything to comes to her aid.
Aapadbandhavudu
1992
7.2Madhava and Hema love each other but both suppress their feelings due to societal norms. When a horrific incident lands Hema in a mental asylum, Madhava risks everything to comes to her aid.
Aapadbandhavudu
1992
9.0Sandhya is a renowned Brahmin dancer and is in love with Hari, who belongs to the Dalit community. She gets married to a man of her grandfather's choice, but can't forget her previous lover.
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
9.0Sandhya is a renowned Brahmin dancer and is in love with Hari, who belongs to the Dalit community. She gets married to a man of her grandfather's choice, but can't forget her previous lover.
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
5.9Sankara Shastri is a devout and famous classical singer who finds a fan in Tulasi, a prostitute's daughter. She wants to devote herself to his service, but her mother has other plans for her.
Sankarabharanam
1980
5.9Sankara Shastri is a devout and famous classical singer who finds a fan in Tulasi, a prostitute's daughter. She wants to devote herself to his service, but her mother has other plans for her.
Sankarabharanam
1980
8.2Hyma, a mute girl with a passion for dance, escapes her evil stepmother with help from her lover. In the city, after facing many trials and tribulations, they finally make success out of their lives.
Siri Siri Muvva
1976
8.2Hyma, a mute girl with a passion for dance, escapes her evil stepmother with help from her lover. In the city, after facing many trials and tribulations, they finally make success out of their lives.
Siri Siri Muvva
1976
6.3Srirangam Brothers, Srinivasachari and Ranga, are Carnatic musicians and popular music directors. When Ranga marries Surekha, jealousy threatens to break the brothers apart.
Swarabhishekam
2004
8.0Sridhar, who is appointed as a home tutor to teach a girl belonging to a rich family, falls in love with his student.
Private Master
1967
8.0Sridhar, who is appointed as a home tutor to teach a girl belonging to a rich family, falls in love with his student.
Private Master
1967
7.3After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
Swati Muthyam
1986
7.3After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
Swati Muthyam
1986
7.3After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
Swati Muthyam
1986
8.0Yajulu is a man who believes fiercely in customs and rituals. He gets his granddaughter Hema married to Gaurinatha, who in turn realizes that she loves Murali.
Saptapadi
1981
8.0Yajulu is a man who believes fiercely in customs and rituals. He gets his granddaughter Hema married to Gaurinatha, who in turn realizes that she loves Murali.
Saptapadi
1981
7.3A zamindar who does not have any heir wishes to adopt Srinivas. However, his wife is against it and instead wants to adopt Venu, who is her sister's son.
Aatma Gowravam
1965
7.3A zamindar who does not have any heir wishes to adopt Srinivas. However, his wife is against it and instead wants to adopt Venu, who is her sister's son.
Aatma Gowravam
1965
7.6An egotistical music teacher envious of the extraordinary talent of his prodigious young disciple.
Swathi Kiranam
1992
7.6An egotistical music teacher envious of the extraordinary talent of his prodigious young disciple.
Swathi Kiranam
1992
8.1Meenakshi is a disillusioned classical dancer. With the support of her neighbor Chandram, a painter who admires her talent, she begins a journey to appreciate and celebrate her art.
Swarnakamalam
1988
8.1Meenakshi is a disillusioned classical dancer. With the support of her neighbor Chandram, a painter who admires her talent, she begins a journey to appreciate and celebrate her art.
Swarnakamalam
1988

